Harassment and Bullying Prevention Policy Template

This harassment and bullying prevention policy template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.

Sample of our harassment and bullying prevention policy template:

HARASSMENT & BULLYING PREVENTION POLICY INTRODUCTION The Harassment and Bullying Prevention Policy of [COMPANY NAME] underscores our commitment to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees. This Policy aims to eliminate all forms of harassment and bullying, fostering an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. PURPOSE The purpose of this Policy is to: Define [COMPANY NAME]'s stance against harassment and bullying in the workplace. Establish guidelines and procedures for preventing and addressing harassment and bullying incidents. Encourage employees to report any instances of harassment or bullying without fear of retaliation. DEFINITIONS Harassment: Unwelcome and offensive conduct, whether verbal, written, visual, or physical, based on an individual's protected characteristics, such as race, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category. Bullying: Repeated and unwelcome aggressive behavior intended to intimidate, belittle, or undermine an individual's self-esteem, confidence, or ability to perform their job. HARASSMENT AND BULLYING PREVENTION PRINCIPLES [COMPANY NAME] is committed to the following principles for harassment and bullying prevention: Zero Tolerance: [COMPANY NAME] has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and bullying and will not tolerate such behavior in any form. Equality: Every employee has the right to work in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Reporting Mechanisms: Employees are encouraged to report any incidents of harassment or bullying through designated channels. Prompt and Fair Investigations: All reports will be promptly and thoroughly investigated, with confidentiality maintained to the extent possible